Paterson’s Narishkeyt

NEWS ITEM: New York’s new governor, David Paterson, admitted he indulged in extra-marital activity. The legally blind official succeeded Eliot Spitzer, who resigned as a consequence of sexual transgression.

Dave Paterson’s a laid-back guy!
Who knew he had a roving eye?
His ocular deficiency
Could not deter his jeu d’esprit
Quite absent was the lustful glance
That normally ignites romance.
Instead — perhaps beyond the pale —
He scored with feeling (that is, Braille).
Just like his predecessor pal,
He ventured extra-marital.
Indeed, one wonders, is hot pants
A requisite for governance?
Oh, let us not equivocate:
His mistress worked for New York State!
Her job, our David now declares,
Was intergovernment affairs!
At choosing between wrong and right
This governor is outta sight!